Linda’s Journey to 32 Years of Sobriety

Linda courageously shares her tumultuous journey through addiction, family struggles, and eventual recovery. Growing up in a drug-filled environment, she dabbled with substances early on, leading to heavier abuse and chaos, further amplified by personal tragedies. Yet, with support from her grandmother, spiritual growth, and dedicated involvement in the recovery community, Linda turned her life around. Host Chris traces Linda’s path from addiction’s depths to 32 years of sobriety, highlighting the healing power of community and the ongoing fight against substance dependency.

0:13 – Linda describes her journey to 32 years of sobriety. 

5:08 – “Family smuggled drugs when I was little and used me to get drugs across the border.”

7:57 – Started smoking weed at 12 and rolled her mom’s joints. 

10:27 – “I was super shy in high school.”

14:54 – Her father was in and out of prison for a long time. 

18:21 – Saw dad’s drug lifestyle and didn’t want that for herself. 

21:20 – At times her father prioritized drugs and alcohol over fatherhood. 

24:28 – “I struggled to fix myself and had my lowest point on my grandma’s couch.” 

28:00 – Worried about getting addicted and feeling really defeated.

34:16 – Witnessed a friend’s recovery and got a glimmer of hope.

40:52 – Constantly learning about being powerless over drugs and alcohol. 

44:35 – Linda matured and now leads women in sobriety. 

47:29 – Gentle correction with humor improved her behavior.